my productive morning routine 📚⭐️5 star read, Moleskine journaling, Barnes & Noble shopping

thanks for being here and watching, my journal & book friends!
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[@SeaweedKisses]

✨my newest creation- the SPRING FLING Zine here!✨ ko-fi.com/s/489646ed1d

[@kathrynstiles3509]

I bought that journal with the Sun and Moon on it!! I am using it as a special record for my meditations, prayers and recording of dreams. I love having a separate journal for this type of writing and reflections. After a meditation session I usually need to write down some things that came up and this is perfect for that. Anything cosmic and spiritual goes into this one.

[@SeaweedKisses]

That journal is so beautiful! Loved reading how you use yours. Keeping dreams in there- Oh yeah! That actually is a great idea, along with prayers and meditations! Like, why didn't I think of that! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@martin7878]

I purchased the pen via Dollar Tree online. I received the pens today. Wow! I LOVE IT. It’s so smooth and not heavy but easy to hold and write with. I now have 9 of them so I can gift a few to my family and keep 4 or 5 of them. 😂

[@bubblez3177]

I'm a put-everything-in-one-journal type. I've tried doing separate journals for everything, except my dream journal next to my bed, I quickly find all my thoughts and ideas land all in one place. I guess what I'm saying is, if you find it more enjoyable to keep your reading/books with your main journal, than keep it. You can make it a specific section or just write the pages it's on in a table of contents.

[@SeaweedKisses]

I'm like you as well! I prefer everything in one journal. You're right- Perhaps I can create a section for my reading & book logs. Hmmm... So much to think about. This is going to be this week's project.😅✍✍

[@joyfultracey3348]

I tried a book journal but I’m an all in one journal/planner type of girl. I use one journal for everything! It’s what works for me. It goes everywhere with me that’s why I love one journal for everything. Always have what I need with me.

[@kiraku_ni]

It's so important to cherish your daily life! That makes up most of our days, so it's necessary to feel comfortable being with oneself and to care for one's own good. Very nice vlog, I'd love to see more of the positive selfcare!

[@anastasia1522]

I keep a notebook with things I want to keep long-term and not lose amidst journal entries and random notes. Sometimes they start in my everything journal and get transferred over. It's like a knowledge book.

[@Azbudgetcat]

That Magma pen is totally amazing! I buy them when I find them. Perfect and smooth it’s the best pen I have used in a long time!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, these Magna Tank gel pens are such hidden gems! I hope Dollar Tree continues to carry them!🙏✍

[@foxgloveandflannel]

i like that idea, "Books become us" You are what you read!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes! Thank you. They really do!🥹❤📖

[@loriv828]

I have always thought you should do voice work. Your voice is so nice and calming. At the beginning of this video, I was totally reminded of a rom com where someone is narrating the scene. You could read audiobooks too. 😊

[@msstacey777]

You have such a beautiful landscape where you live!!!

[@SeaweedKisses]

It truly is stunning here! I am in awe every day I step outside! The beautiful landscape and surroundings is so much better in person. I don't think my videos do it justice.❤🌄

[@tracylanderos1848]

TN is PERFECT for everything you described.... 1 for projects, 1 for life journaling, 1 for a reading notebook, etc ❤️❤️

[@warmteacosy]

I wondered... You could write all the detailed notes about your books in a separate notebook and then keep only the special quotes or meaningful bits in your day to day journal - things that really influence you. That way you keep a different kind of record in both - and you could include in your day to day journal the notebook and page number where all the more detailed information is kept so you could find it easily if you wanted to. 😊

[@kerryhinkle3239]

OH. MY. GOODNESS!! Finally tried the waffles. AMAZING!!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yay!!! So happy to hear that!!🙌❤️

[@loreedavis5988]

You are such an inspiration! ❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh my! You are too kind! Thank you!! Seeing your comment gives me inspiration & motivation!🥹🙏❤

[@erikaramirez6558]

Oh man the struggle of how many planners and notebooks is so real lol but when I get down to bare bones, it’s always comes back to 3: my pocket moleskine & 2 grid notebooks (one for work one personal). I’ve found over the yrs that my future self appreciates retrieving info in date consecutive order so if I’m reading a book the notes go in that main personal notebook now vs a separate reading notebook. Thanks for the book rec! It’s on my list now & hope to get to it this yr!! 🤞

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much for sharing your lineup and notebook system! We are so alike when it comes to wanting information in consecutive order! I never really thought about it that way, but that's how my brain works as well! Easier to recollect memories and timelines that way! Now you have me thinking...Thank you for sharing!❤❤

[@paulaxr]

Love love these videos!! ❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

thank you so much!! perhaps I'll do these types of vlog style every now and then.🥰

[@thelvamar]

your waffle recipe changed my life!

[@Bamberdoodle]

Yas Monin! They have the best flavors. I like their cantelope. Not in coffee of course lol. I love your book picks. Brandon is a top notch fantasy author. You're in for a treat.

[@scraycee6438]

The INC. brand micro tip brush pens from dollar tree are also awesome! I love the black one for headers and doodles. It does great on the Midori paper.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Love how the Dollar Tree has these "hidden gems" of pens! Such a great win!

[@kimberlycook5860]

I keep a reading journal, have for years. Love to go back and see what I’ve read.

[@SeaweedKisses]

That's wonderful! Hoping to be able to do the same! It's nice to reflect back on all the wonderful books we come across in our lives.

[@celestialblissfulness]

I found your channel yesterday and I’ve been loving your videos 💚

[@SeaweedKisses]

Omg, thank you! And, welcome!! 🥹❤️

[@mireyamacias4444]

Happy Easter 🐣 what a great day to start Easter watching your video with your beautiful voice 💕😍so therapeutic for me 😊😌 thank you 🙏🏼

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much! Happy Easter to you as well!🙏🙏❤❤

[@cynthiajackson7602]

If you’re going to get in the habit of reading then you’ll need a separate reading journal. You want to put in Titles, dates read, page numbers, summaries and your thoughts on your books. It’ll need its own journal.

[@suzistinydesk]

Yaay! so glad you giving them a try(the blank dollar tree notebook) :) i am stack up with those, i have one of those in all my bags and every part of my apartment, i journal, i plan i sketch in them. .. wish i had more time to read , i love books.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, these Dollar Tree blank notebooks are nice! It's so hard finding blank page notebooks, and cream colored at that. So these are definitely a rare gem in my eyes! Happy to hear you enjoy these videos. Thank you for being here!🙏🥹❤

[@ginajohnson7485]

I keep a reading journal!! I love it! And I love your video’s!! I live in Utah! Beautiful place to live!!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Happy to see and hear others enjoying keeping a reading journal as well! yay! Thank you for watching and the kind words! I'm glad you enjoy them, Utah neighbor! It really is a beautiful place to love! Love it sooo much!

[@jennarink]

Hi! I track my readings in a really simple way in a seperate journal (Month, Sites, Author, Genre, about 3 words/sentences about that book). I also keep in this journal a yearly overview, new releases i want to read and also lists about series (order of the books, which ones i read already). And in my daily journal i write in deapth about books that i want to write more. This really works for me, because i really need that tracker-feeling thats organised for my brain 😂 Love those Vlogs ❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

Wow, that's a great system you have! That's exactly what I need- A separate notebook to track all of the things you noted: releases, yearly overview, ratings, genre, etc. I imagine if those were included in my day-to-day journal, it would get filled so fast! 😅Now you've given me something to think about. Appreciate you sharing! Thank you so much!❤🥰

[@well.loved.notebook]

I keep an A6 Stalogy inside a folio style cover by Chic Sparrow as my dedicated reading journal. I’ve done it for a few years and it’s great. I’m going to check out that gel pen at DT. TYFS!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Love your system! That sounds like a great setup to also include your reading journal. Hope you're able to find that gel pen, too!

[@AlanGonzalez-bc6dw]

Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@cathiejo2165]

Make the lemonade lavender with fresh basil... shake it in a glass with ice.... yum!

[@paperstoryjournals]

Do both, but your book stuff in your life journal AND create a book journal. I have so many journals but I don’t really have a book journal. I realized I don’t read fast enough.

[@SeaweedKisses]

I think I may end of doing both like you're suggesting! haha!😅❤

[@MissGammons]

Such a fun video. I use the clever fox reading journal. I started a new journal and it’s answering questions of self discovery. Questions about me. I’ve come across journal prompts on Pinterest and just add them to my journal.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much! Oh, and what a great idea to find prompts through Pinterest!❤✍Appreciate you sharing!

[@calmandcharming1599]

👋🏽💚 I would love to live somewhere with such beautiful scenery!

[@JuicyCrone]

YaY, I Love Going To St. George!

[@pandalynn7716]

Whipiie another vlog!❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hehe, thank you! I'm trying!😅🤭❤

[@sarahshahin2141]

i used to have different notebook for book reflections and quotes, now i do it in blank sheets so i can organize them by genre ,, and because i read different books at the same time on different mediums,,, but a chronological notebook works just fine xD

[@sarahmartinezjournals]

I hope you enjoy Mistborn! I read the saga almost a decade ago and it showed me that there was so much more to epic high fantasy outside of Lord of the Rings. The conclusion to Mistborn still blows my mind. I can still remember where I was and how it stunned me silent. And it remains my favorite magic system! I’m currently in the middle of Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archives and just…wow. Happy reading!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hi Sarah!🥰❤Okay, just seeing your comment got me REALLY excited for Mistborn now! Bumping it up the "must read asap" list. haha! Happy to hear you're enjoying The Stormlight Archives, too, as The Way of The Kings is the second book that was highly recommended as well! I'll take this as a sign to pick it! Thank you so much! Any other fantasy 5-star reads you've recently enjoyed or constantly rave/think about? I'm always looking to collect more book recs to the evergrowing list.😅😅 Hope you've been well!🙏🥹

[@dezs-diary]

I do keep a separate pocket notebook for taking notes while I’m reading! I will also journal about my thoughts on a book in my daily journal too, and I also have a reading journal that I write reviews in 🥰

[@mzrizz680]

I always buy DT stationary and pens. I recently found bought this pen. Glad you’re advertising it, it’s so GOOD. Nice video, I’m new here 🥰

[@SeaweedKisses]

It really is such a "hidden gem!" Love it so much!❤❤

[@suzan1mal]

Just discovered your channel. Love St George! I’m up in Salt Lake.

[@MysticFox05]

I was considering starting a reading journal. I like the idea of it =). And I too have yet to read “Pride & Prejudice” 🤪

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, you should start one! And, I'm happy to see I'm not the only one that has yet to read some of the popular classics! hehe😅❤

[@sandyperez3029]

Hi yes I saw it in your favorite 20 pens😊 thank you.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes! It was included there as well! Thanks for watching!🥰🥰

[@retrowtures3896]

I have not been in the KZbin land much these days but happened upon your video… it’s been so long. Good to see you’re still doing videos! Thank you for the Dollar Tree recommendations. You purchased the journal with books so yah, it would be nice for you to journal your book thoughts in that. Just my 2 cents. Take care! ❤

[@retrowtures3896]

Oh and I’d like to add… Wives and Daughters, a thick classic and oh so good!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Happy to see you here, Rowena! Welcome "back" to the KZbin space!🥰❤ Appreciate your suggestion and book recommendation. Thank you!🙏

[@Gamergirlyoshi]

Love the scenery where you live. I subbed I think you should keep everything in one journal.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you being here and for the suggestion!

[@sewgatormomm]

I love the landscape! The mountains are beautiful, but I think the buildings ruin the perfection. Thank you for the recipes and helpful hints of what’s new.

[@BookishIntrovert63]

I keep a reading journal. I like to use the pre-printed ones. I get them from Amazon.

[@SeaweedKisses]

I'm happy to see that others enjoy keeping a reading journal as well! Do you have any good book recommendations I should add to my list? hehe. I'm always curious to know what others enjoy!

[@BookishIntrovert63]

I went to the DT online to see if the journaling pen was available at the one in my neighborhood and it is, but at all the other DT in surrounding areas were listed unavailable. I decided to order online which you have to order in a box of 9. You haven’t steered me wrong so far with your stationery and pen recs.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes! You can find them online, thankfully! When they do come in, let me know what you think! Hope you enjoy them!❤❤

[@CydPiper]

Hi Michelle received my Zine book! It is beautiful too! hope you have plans to discuss it and consider a tutorial project. The book is so gorgeous with your artistic details I'm not sure how to use it but I'm excited. I'll have to look for the pen now. I came across a youtube movie, Flowers in the Attic which I really related to and the story line really touched my heart and soul; so, now I want to find the original book version which may be a challenge. Thank you for sharing your creations with much love, Cynthia ❤📖✍🙏

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hi Cynthia! So happy you like the Junk Journal Zine! Yes, I'll be happy to share some journaling ideas in upcoming videos. I hope you're able to enjoy and have fun with creating in it!❤🥹🎨

[@natalieloves13]

Pride and Prejudice is SO GOOD

[@SeaweedKisses]

I want to experience the hype of it! Can't wait to fully immerse myself within this book!

[@theresahatmaker3535]

just the other day I watched the classic movie based on the Dorian Gray book. I use a dated planner but want to change to a blank notebook so that i can write special days and memories and won’t feel like have to write something everyday. I have a separate notebook for church/Bible notes and another one for tracking birthday and holiday gifts.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Love your system! Thanks for sharing! Yes, having a blank page makes it a bit less intimating without the dates, in my experience. I think you will enjoy it should you do decide to switch to a blank notebook!

[@anthonydauer]

Look into Common Place Book for a book journal. And journal in both in books.

[@ellenonoda]

Oooo a booktuber that I like to watch (Books with Brittany) was also talking about Spark of the Everflame series! You and I seem to have very similar book tastes so if you enjoyed it then I know I will! Maybe I’ll ask for them for my Mother’s Day gift ☺️ also I highly recommend Pride and Prejudice! I used to think the concept was boring but it was because I didn’t understand the context very well because I didn’t know much about England society and the language use back then. I bought Pride and Prejudice the annotated version which is annotated by David M. Shapard. One the left side pages of the book is the actual story which will include footnotes and the right pages are the explanations of each footnote. It can seem tedious but it actually helped me become more fascinated with the story because we understand more. Why mentioning the type of carriage someone has is important, why this phrase was used and what it meant back then compared to what it means to us now, etc. it helped me understand way more and fall in love with the story. It’s now my favorite of all time 😊 I hope you enjoy it! Also thanks to you I got a new moleskine and journaling again! Ever since I became a mom 4 years ago I just didn’t have the time or mental headspace to use it for journaling but now I do! I thought about a separate reading journal but I decided to put it all in my moleskine commonplace book. I want it to all be included in my one book for this year (or however long it takes me to fill it up) and I’ll put page flags/post it’s on the edge of the pages that include my book entries so I know where to flip if I want to see what books I read 😊 sorry for the long comment lol I love these videos so much!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes! Please give Spark of the Everflame a try! I think you will thoroughly enjoy it! I'll also have to check out that booktuber you watch. She seems to have our similar book taste. Can't get enough of book recs and suggestions!😄 That annotated Pride and Prejudice version actually sounds lovely and may inspire me to get through the book. Thank you so much for the recommendation~! Adding it to the cart as we speak.🤭I'll have to come back and give you a proper 'thank you' once I finish the book. The way you use your Moleskine commonplace book sounds similar to my system as well. Perhaps I'll just stick with keeping my fav reads and book logs in one book. Just reading your comment may have inspired me to keep it so.❤🥰 And thank you so much for watching! It warms my lil heart to know that you enjoy them so much!! Yay!! Curious to know, if you don't mind sharing, what you recent 5 star read has been? I'd love to add it to my TBR list.

[@ellenonoda]

Yay I’m so glad that you’re considering the annotated version of Pride and Prejudice! It is one of my most prized books, I just love it so much. Whenever you decide to read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts! I also would love a discussion if you ever want to talk about it too! I added Spark of the Everflame and the rest of the books in the series to my wishlist! It definitely sounds up my alley. It’s been fun to see you get into books and be into the same kinds of books as I am since I’ve been following you for years for journaling 😊 now I have double the reason to watch! I have ADHD (I think you mentioned in previous videos that you have it too?) so it helps me to stay organized if I have everything in one spot. I can be so disorganized sometimes 😅 so I decided that different color sticky tabs for various topics with a key in the front telling me which color means which would help me find something specific if I needed to 😆 One of my recent 5 star reads is The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick. It is a trilogy and it is a fantasy! It is about a con artist named Ren who is teaming up with her sister Tess to infiltrate a noble house, pretend to be a cousin, get added to the family register and then leave with some money to live out her life in more comfort. However, things aren’t as simple as all that…The story is set in a Venetian inspired world with two different magic systems. The world building is beautiful, the characters are complex and dynamic, even the side characters are very well developed. The only con is that the world building can be a little confusing at first but I promise you the pay-off is worth it! If possible, I highly recommend listening to the audiobook while reading along physically (immersion reading). The audiobook narrator did a fantastic job of doing the different accents and got me into the story. I highly recommend it! I’m currently on the second book The Liar’s Knot and I’m really loving it too. Another 5 star prediction! If you’re ever into sci fi but you’re a beginner to it like I am, I recently read The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe and the sequel The Fractured Dark and loved them both as well, 5 stars! There’s some romance in it and also the sci fi elements are very interesting and not too confusing like I assumed a lot of sci fi is. In this world earth is no longer habitable (we are in the future) and humans are trying to find other worlds to live upon which they call cradles. There are 5 families in power, the most powerful being the Mercator family. The 5 families are seen practically like royalty and the heads of families and their children all have bodyguards. The story is about Naira, a former bodyguard for the head of the Mercator family, trying to infiltrate one of their missions because she believes the rocks they are harvesting for their technology is destroying the worlds. We also get the POV from Tarquin who is the son of Mercator. It was so interesting and gripping! I hope these pique your interest ☺️

[@SeaweedKisses]

@@ellenonoda Okay, now you've got me excited to really commit to Pride and Prejudice. I started it recently, but put it down around chapter 6. (I noticed I tend to bounce around books depending on the mood. Haha!) Once the annotated copy comes I'm going to give it my full attention and read chapters of it each day. Once finished, I'll certainly share my thoughts! Now that my passion for reading has been revived, I'm so hyped and excited to catch up on all the great books I've missed out on throughout the years! So much to add to the TBR list.😅 Yes, now you'll have double the reason to watch these upcoming videos as I'll geek out on journals, stationery and now BOOKS!❤📖 Adding The Mask of Mirrors to the reading list as well. Thank you for sharing! Sounds like a trilogy I would really enjoy. Curious to know if you've read The Infernal Devices Trilogy? It's an older series, however, a book friend raved about it and highly recommended that as my next series after Spark of The Everflame. While I'm a beginner, like yourself, when it comes to sci fi, I'll add The Blighted Stars to the list as well. Seeing that we have similar book taste, I don't doubt this will be an interesting read! Thank you so much for the suggestions! I also noticed that have a youtube channel. Have you thought about uploading again sharing your fav reads? Would love to watch and hear about your thoughts should you decide to!❤❤

[@ellenonoda]

I sent you a response on Instagram, I hope that’s okay! I figured it’s a little easier and I check Instagram more often 😃

[@ourcreativebeehive]

St. George? I travel through there on my way to SLC. My youngest has been goung up there for medical for over 10 years now. Currently, we are going to Huntsman Cancer Institute. My nephew and his family are in Washington, UT and my sister is in Cedar City.

[@cozybrit]

You should read the pride and prejudice zombies version! Adds a bit more interest lol

[@dianewalker9154]

I keep a media journal for books, movies, and series that I watch.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh, I like that- a Media Journal! Great idea!

[@DAOR210104]

I love your videos so much ❤ thank you! I would like to get some information about your charms bracelet- Is it rose gold from Pandora? tp

[@hotfudgescooter]

Mistborn was so good! I really enjoyed it! The second book wasn't as good for me, and then I couldn't finish the third book ;u;

[@gangwarilydrummond]

I keep a separate book journal so I can share it with others. I don’t let others read my “drivel journal.” And it’s nice to refer back to what I read. So, I like keeping them separate.

[@SeaweedKisses]

I like that idea! That was my thought as well- "What if I want to share my favorite reads?" Hmmm, still trying to figure it all out. Appreciate you sharing!

[@nastasyaz_]

i separate my journal between my life journal and brain dump that’s the easiest way for me 🥰

[@SeaweedKisses]

That's what I imagine as well! It's always nice and interesting to hear how others enjoy their journal setup. Thanks for sharing!❤❤

[@YD1234-y1d]

Hi Michelle! Thanks for sharing your productive day. What type of oatmilk do you use in your coffee?

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hello! Thanks for watching! I enjoy using "The Original Oatly" oatmilk brand. I switch between the blue carton and the grey "Barista" edition. Both good!

[@YD1234-y1d]

Thank you for quickly responding to me.

[@InsideKimmysMind]

What?! One Piece freebies?!! I'm gonna have to check my B&N.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yeeess!!❤❤I hope yours has them as well!

[@sandyperez3029]

What is the number on the rose gold magna pen. Couldn’t see it. Is it a 2.0 or 1.0?

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hello. It says 0.7

[@bridgettetullos842]

My uncle and cousin live in Veyo

[@blimeyifancyreading]

What a beautiful city - I have LDC in a documentary.

[@SeaweedKisses]

It really is! 🥹🌄

[@c.catlover4080]

What do you call that thing you put in your coffee, looks like a battery operated frother?

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, that's exactly what it is! Just a simple handheld frother. Love it so much!❤

[@c.catlover4080]

@@SeaweedKisses Thank you for your reply.

[@sluggytube]

I've never been inside a Dollar Tree that nice-looking, where the heck are you that your Dollar Tree stores look like fancy Talbot's or something, lol???

[@SeaweedKisses]

Trust me, this Dollar Tree is NOT fancy. haha! It was just that section.😅😅

[@cathiejo2165]

Make the lemonade lavender with fresh basil... shake it in a glass with ice.... yum!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oooh!! Yes, I'll have to give that a try!